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Insolvencies 2025: Highest level in ten years

Germany's economy staggers: The number of corporate insolvencies rises in 2025 according to Creditreform to the highest level in over a decade - with massive consequences for employees, creditors, and industries.

Stefan Weinzierl

Cloud, AI & co: Europe wants to break free from dependence

US corporations dominate cloud and AI, but Europe plans a counterattack: at the summit in Berlin, sovereignty and key technologies take center stage.

Stefan Weinzierl

OPC UA becomes key technology in mechanical engineering

OPC UA leaves the pilot phase and becomes industrial reality - driven by customer demands and strategic efficiency pressure. This is shown by a recent VDMA study.

Stefan Weinzierl

Industry with room for improvement in cybersecurity standards

The industry is preparing for the end of the transition period of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in 2026/27, but should gain momentum in meeting the associated technical standards.

Five trends in product lifecycle management

Integrated product lifecycle management (PLM) strategies can help companies manage their product data and information efficiently - throughout the entire lifecycle from development to recycling.

Global crises: How the mechanical engineering industry should respond now

Global uncertainties, erratic regulations, and fragile sourcing are pushing the mechanical engineering industry to its limits. But new paths are emerging. An interview with Oliver Bendig, head of industrial consulting at Deloitte.

Process excellence: How BMW sets new standards in Regensburg

With over 340,000 units produced in 2024 and innovative production processes, the BMW plant in Regensburg sets new standards. Plant manager Armin Ebner explains the success factors.

EU compass sets new rules for competitiveness

With the 'competitiveness compass', the EU is pursuing a political realignment based on the Draghi Report, which focuses primarily on competitiveness as a central priority and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

Malaysia, Middle East, and Mexico - the new future markets?

What opportunities does the globalization of mechanical engineering bring in Malaysia, the Middle East, and Mexico? An analysis of entry paths, risks, and best practices.

These digital services work in practice

In mechanical engineering, a multitude of useful digital services have already been established. Excessive monetary expectations are usually misplaced - nevertheless, digital business models are considered a decisive competitive factor.

AI and digital twins: These are the hurdles and opportunities

Generative AI, in conjunction with digital twins, is changing how products are developed. Dieter-Friedrich Sauer, member of the management board and senior director at Dassault Systèmes, discusses the hurdles and opportunities of innovative technologies.

How does the omnibus procedure affect procurement?

At the end of the year, an omnibus passed through European legislation. What is this procedure about and how does the legislative initiative affect buyers?

90 percent of companies worldwide are not protected against AI cyber threats

The global economy is heading unchecked into a new era of cyber threats - and only one in ten companies is adequately prepared. The consultancy firm Accenture warns of fatal failures in AI security.

With data, dialogue and green energy

The Uhlmann Group is pursuing concrete climate goals - and is on track to achieve them earlier than planned. We spoke with Carolyn Leung, Corporate Sustainability Lead of the group, about the steps towards decarbonization, structural challenges, and the strategic outlook beyond 2030.

These are the largest chemical companies in Germany

What do chemical companies actually produce? And which are among the largest chemical companies in Germany? You will find the answers in this article.

From fiction to reality: Engineers in film

Explore how cinematic engineers inspire real-world technological advancements and the boundary between science fiction and fact.

Transformation begins in the mind - not in the code

The hall was well filled when Richard Clemens from VDMA had the following sentence on one of his slides during his keynote, which stayed in my memory for a long time: "From machine supplier to solution provider." What sounds so sober is actually a paradigm shift. Because those who sell solutions must be able to listen. Understand problems. Manage risks. And: convince people.

The industrial metaverse as the next milestone

The digitization of the industry is in full swing. As the next milestone, the industrial metaverse has come into focus for product and production planners. It opens up entirely new potentials for the industry and companies.

Supply chain strategies: These are trends you should follow

How to create transparency in the supply chain, where robots are most helpful, and what priorities should be set in intralogistics, explained by Dr. Kerstin Höfle from Körber Supply Chain in the interview.

Top 10 reasons to study electrical engineering

Explore compelling reasons to pursue a career in electronics amidst a growing skills shortage.

Mechanical engineering: Is humanoid robotics on the verge of a breakthrough?

Humanoid robots are on the brink of gaining a foothold in the industry. Yet, Germany is at risk of falling behind - despite strong research and technical excellence.

How to successfully enter new markets and industries

Which strategies help when entering new markets? And where is it worthwhile right now? Vincenzo Monaco from Rockwell Automation explains in this interview.

How gen AI is changing our work

The fact that AI now 'understands' human language is changing processes in companies. In the future, everyone will have an AI assistant by their side, and leaders will need to coordinate the interaction between human and digital employees.

“AI will change everything”

Ralf Schubert demonstrated at the Packaging Machinery Conference 2025, using his company as an example, how artificial intelligence can be specifically applied in packaging machinery - for instance, in robotics, motion planning, and document search. A practical insight into the possibilities of a technology that is changing the world at an unprecedented speed.

“It's about breaking up isolated solutions“

At the packaging days jointly organized by Sick and Siemens on July 1 and 2, 2025, automation and robotics were the focus. neue verpackung was on site and had the opportunity to interview one of the speakers, Christian Gehrhardt, head of business development robotics and flexible conveyance at Siemens.